Latest Embassy News

U.S. Ambassador tours OPBAT Base in Great Inagua (May 5, 2008)
Bahamian law enforcement officials complete seminar aimed at combating human smuggling and trafficking (April 23, 2008)
U.S. Embassy employees donate eighteen pints of blood (April 11, 2008)
U.S. Ambassador hosts reception to promote U.S./Bahamas relations (April 9, 2008)
Op-Ed - Security Issues in the Caribbean: We want to help (April 1, 2008)
Embassy organizes briefings on Downtown Redevelopment for Bahamas Government and Private Sector Stakeholders (March 18, 2008)
Ambassador Siegel supports Disability Council Efforts (March 18, 2008)
U.S. Embassy observes Black History Month in Style (March 6, 2008)
Embassy sponsors presentation honoring Tuskegee Airman, Howard Tibbs (March 6, 2008)
U.S. Embassy announces 2008 Ambassador's Fund for Refugees (February 26, 2008)
Local law enforcement officers complete Advanced Maritime Boarding Officers Course (February 19, 2008)
The Bahamas Franchise Conference and Expo February 25-26, 2008 (February 15, 2008)
U.S. Coast Guard repatriates 447 illegal Haitian migrants in three weeks (February 8, 2008)
U.S. Ambassador Ned L. Siegel and Mrs. Stephanie Siegel tour the Bahamas National Trust (February 6, 2008)
Ambassador Ned L. Siegel participates in Reading Program at Woodcock Primary (January 31, 2008)
New U.S. Passport Fee schedule starting February 1, 2008 (January 31, 2008)
U.S. Embassy announces new interactive website with information on U.S. policies and outreach programs (January 30, 2008)
U.S. Embassy announces winners of the 2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Competition (January 23, 2008)
Application fees for Non-Immigrant Visas to increase on January 1, 2008 (December 13, 2007)
U.S. Embassy announces 2008 Martin Luther King Essay Competition (December 13, 2007)
Volunteers from the USS BOONE and USS MASON assist The Bahamas Scout Association (December 12, 2007)
U.S. Embassy observes International Education Week (November 19, 2007)
Embassy Nassau warns of fraudulent websites posing as official U.S. Visa sites (November 16, 2007)
U.S. Coast Guard supports NEMA and provides life-saving evacuations during Tropical Storm Noel (November 5, 2007)
Olympic track star participates as "Celebrity Reader" in Reading Program at Woodcock Primary School (October 29, 2007)
U.S. Embassy supports 7th annual Bahamas Home and Builders Show (October 25, 2007)
Remarks by U.S. President George Bush on Cuba Policy (October 24, 2007)
2007 Caribbean Chiefs of Mission Conference on HIV/AIDS (October 23, 2007)
2009 Diversity Immigrant Lottery for Immigration to the U.S. now open (October 22, 2007)
U.S. to provide $100,000 in additional funding for Bahamas Counter-Narcotics Efforts (October 19, 2007)
Bahamian ministers tour AUTEC facility on Andros (September 28, 2007)
U.S. Embassy donates eight computers to primary schools in Cat Island (August 16, 2007)
U.S. Embassy donates computers to The Bahamas Red Cross (August 1, 2007)
USSOUTHCOM Commander makes official visit to The Bahamas (July 23, 2007)
USSOUTHCOM and the Embassy donate goods to the Bahamas National Council for Disability (July 20, 2007)
Embassy Nassau celebrates 231st Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America (July 19, 2007)
Bahamian delegates participate in the first ever Conference on The Americas (July 12, 2007)
Students encouraged to apply early for U.S. Student Visas (July 6, 2007)
U.S. celebrates 231st Anniversary of Independence - Message by U.S. President (July 2, 2007)
Warning: Beware of scam using fake IRS forms to seek personal information (June 28, 2007)
DHS advances initiative to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States (June 20, 2007)
Joint Statement Conference of the Caribbean (June 20, 2007)
U.S. Director of Counternarcotics meets with Bahamian and U.S. law enforcement officials (June 19, 2007)
Conference on the Caribbean (June 15, 2007)
Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Report for 2007 (June 12, 2007)
U.S.-Bahamas-Turks and Caicos Counternarcotics Joint Task Force (June 8, 2007)
U.S. citizens with pending passport applications now allowed temporary travel flexibility within the Western Hemisphere (June 8, 2007)
U.S. Government funds HIV/AIDS Awareness PSA's for the Haitian Community (June 5, 2007)
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at OAS General Assembly Plenary Session (June 4, 2007)
Americas Competitiveness Forum (June 4, 2007)
U.S. Embassy donates computers to Gambier Primary School (May 25, 2007)
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visits The Bahamas (March 21, 2006)
The Embassy partners with local organizations to stage Business Education Development Seminar (May 20, 2007)
Rhode Island Business Development Mission forges new links with The Bahamas (May 24, 2007)
U.S. Embassy announces ten finger scans (May 14, 2007)
Ned Siegel nominated to be new Ambassador to The Bahamas (May 10, 2007)
873 illegal Haitian Migrants intercepted at sea, hundreds more turned back close to Haiti's shore (May 4, 2007)
RBDF Officer completes U.S. Coast Guard Training (April 24, 2007)
U.S. Embassy observes Earth Day 2007 (April 23, 2007)
U.S. Embassy flag flown at half-staff to honor the memory of the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings (April 19, 2007)
U.S. Embassy staff participate in another successful blood drive (April 16, 2007)
FSN's say farewell to Ambassador Rood (April 4, 2007)
U.S. Ambassador thanks Air Traffic Controllers at Lynden Pindling International Airport (March 30, 2007)
U.S. Ambassador John D. Rood reads at Abaco schools (March 30, 2007)
Youth Ambassadors for Positive Living thank U.S. Ambassador for his support (March 20, 2007)
Partnership for the Americas (March 12, 2007)
Ambassador John Rood promotes literacy in Mayaguana and San Salvador Schools (March 9, 2007)
Remarks by U.S. President Bush on Western Hemisphere Policy (March 5, 2007)
Asst. Sec. for Western Hemisphere Affairs on the U.S. President's trip to Latin America (March 7, 2007)
2006 Human Rights Report (March 6, 2007)
2007 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) - March 1, 2007
Professor Charles Willie visits The Bahamas as part of Black History Month (February 28, 2007)
Rhode Island State Partnership Program expands cooperation with The Bahamas (February 13, 2007)
Newly appointed AUTEC Commander pays courtesy calls on Bahamian Government Officials (February 2, 2007)
Embassy sponsors Narcotics Detection and Tracking Training for RBDF Officer (January 30, 2007)
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: Implementation on Target (January 27, 2007)
Ambassador Rood hosts St. John's University Alumni (January 26, 2007)
U.S. Embassy provides $2 million to train Bahamian law enforcement (January 24, 2007)
Ambassador Rood reads at primary schools in Cat Island (January 22, 2007)
U.S. Embassy expands business hours to improve customer service for American Citizens (January 20, 2007)
U.S. Embassy celebrates life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 19, 2007)
U.S. Ambassador Rood and TCI Premier Misick discuss matters of joint cooperation (January 18, 2007)
Florida Senator Bill Nelson concludes visit to The Bahamas (January 16, 2007)
RBDF Officer to participate in International Training Program at U.S. Coast Guard Center (January 8, 2007)
Two College of The Bahamas students to participate in the University of Rhode Island's State Partnership Program (December 29, 2006)
U.S. Embassy sponsors Anti-Terrorism training for officers of the RBPF and Turks and Caicos Police Force (December 28, 2006)
Cuba's Future (December 22, 2006)
The Diplomacy of Deeds (December 18, 2006)
U.S./Bahamas Counternarcotics Joint Task Force Conference (December 14, 2006)
U.S. Government encourages Americans to get passports (December 8, 2006)
U.S. Embassy announces Martin Luther King Eassy Competition (November 29, 2006)
Application deadline for Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery is December 3, 2006 (November 27, 2006)
U.S. Ambassador Rood announces departure in the New Year (November 24, 2006)
HIV/AIDS Quilt unveiled by U.S. Ambassador at the national Art Gallery of The Bahamas
New U.S. Passport Requirement to take effect January 2007 (November 22, 2006)
U.S. Ambassador reads at C.W. Sawyer and Carmichael Primary Schools (November 20,2006)
U.S. Coast Guard assists with another successful interception of illegal Haitian nationals (November 15, 2006)
U.S. Embassy supports "No Excuse Bahamas" campaign against domestic violence and sexual abuse (November 9, 2006)
Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance aims to reduce impact of disasters in The Bahamas (November 8, 2006)
U.S. Embassy donates $25,000 to assist in the fight against HIV/AIDS in The Bahamas (November 6, 2006)
African-American author Sharon Flake participates in Celebrity Reader Initiative (November 2, 2006)
Ambassador Rood says thanks to supporters of his Reading Initiative Program (October 30, 2006)
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter assists with the interception and repatriation of illegal Haitian Nationals (October 26, 2006)
Embassy supports 6th annual Bahamas Home & Builders Show (October 23, 2006)
U.S. Embassy sponsors Anti-Terrorism Training for local RBDF Officer (October 23, 2006)
High ranking U.S. Defense Official reviews OPBAT Operations (October 19, 2006)
Diversity Visa Lottery for Immigration to the U.S. now open (October 18, 2006)
Crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE participate in clean up of Yamacraw Beach (October 18, 2006)
U.S. Embassy expresses sympathy on the loss of Atlantis CEO Howard "Butch" Kerzner (October 12, 2006)
Electronic Visa Application Form mandatory as of November 1, 2006 (October 10, 2006)
Ambassador Rood reads at Xavier's Lower School (October 6, 2006)
U.S. Pre-Clearance facility to continue operations on Grand Bahama (October 3, 2006)
TSA officials train baggage screeners in the use of CTX Explosives Detection equipment (October 2, 2006)
U.S. Secretary of State meets with Bahamian Foreign Minister during 61st UNGA in NY (September 26, 2006)
Embassy announces new Consular Chief (September 26, 2006)
Embassy announces new Management Officer (September 26, 2006)
Embassy announces new Political/Economic/Public Affairs Chief (September 26, 2006)
Bahamas 'fully cooperates' with U.S. in war on drugs (September 18, 2006)
Embassy honors victims of 9/11 with Tree Planting Ceremony (September 15, 2006)
Embassy organizes another successful blood drive (September 15, 2006)
UNGA International Migration and Development (September 13, 2006)
U.S. Coast Guard trainers participate in Ion Scan Narcotics Detection Course (August 31, 2006)
U.S. Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs on U.S. Policy toward Cuba (August 25, 2006)
U.S. Ambassador makes special presentation to the Bahamas National Council for Disability (August 24, 2006)
U.S. President Bush unveils National Strategy to combat Kleptocracy (August 23, 2006)
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administrator visits The Bahamas (August 21, 2006)
AUTEC hosts outreach meeting for Andros residents (August 18, 2006)
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Extended (August 14, 2006)
New air travel procedures announced by U.S. Embassy (August 10, 2006)
The Bahamas to participate in the Container Security Initiative (August 4, 2006)
New visa system will improve process for applicants (August 2, 2006)
U.S. Embassy reminds travelers to plan ahead when applying for visas (August 1, 2006)
Florida Health Officials have productive meetings with Bahamian counterparts (July 29, 2006)
Florida Secretary of Health tours the HIV/AIDS Center (July 28, 2006)
Florida Secretary of Health Dr. M. Rony Francois to visit The Bahamas (July 21, 2006)
Yale University Eye Doctor recognized for outstanding service to Bahamians (July 19, 2006)
U.S. Ambassador promotes the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and Bahamian Tourism (June 28, 2006)
U.S./Bahamas strengthen partnership to preserve environmental protection (June 22, 2006)
U.S. Ambassador John Rood Reaffirms U.S. Government Support for The Bahamas (June 22, 2006)
Proclamation by U.S. President George W. Bush - Caribbean-American Heritage Month (June 21, 2006)
Caribbean-American Heritage Month 2006 (June 20, 2006)
U.S./Bahamas Counternarcotics Joint Task Force Conference Joint Communique (June 19, 2006)
U.S. Trafficking in Persons report for 2006 (June 6, 2006)
2006 U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report (June 6, 2006)
U.S. Ambassador tours Andros to promote educational and environmental partnerships (May 9, 2006)
Junkanoo Celebrities Read at Woodcock Primary School (May 3, 2006)
Bahamian boat captain indicted in smuggling death (May 2, 2006)
Ministerial visit continues dialog on AUTEC (May 1, 2006)
Sir Sean Connery participates as Celebrity Reader at Woodcock Primary School (April 26, 2006)
Ambassador Rood visits Amy Roberts All Age School in Abaco (April 19, 2006)
U.S. Ambassador Continues Reading Initiative at Centerville Primary School (April 6, 2006)
Special Unit Cracks Down On Human Smuggling (March 29, 2006)
Spelling Bee winner pays courtesy call on Ambassador Rood (March 30, 2006)
Bomb Squad receives training and equipment from the U.S. (March 28, 2006)
Dr. Rice Receives Special Bahamian Welcome (March 22, 2006)
Remarks with Bahamian Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell (March 22, 2006)
U.S. Secretary of State Makes First Official Visit to The Bahamas (March 21, 2006)
Embassy Welcomes Release of Cuban Dentists (March 14, 2006)
Human Rights Report (March 8, 2006)
Ambassador Rood Celebrates Reading Initiative Partners (March 4, 2006)
Classroom Connections Launches Education Partnership (February 20, 2006)
Florida Governor Jeb Bush Makes Official Visit to The Bahamas (February 20, 2006)
New OPBAT Housing Officially Commissioned in Exuma (February 17, 2006)
American Organization Helps Schools in Eleuthera (February 16, 2006)
Woodcock Primary School Receives Book Donation From Embassy Families (February 3, 2006)
Assistant Secretary of State for Int'l Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs on 2006 INCSR (March 2, 2006)
U.S. Government Lauds Bahamas Cooperation in Fight Against Drugs and Money Laundering (March 2, 2006)
U.S. Ambassador Recognizes Efforts of Local Environmentalists (February 2, 2006)
The College of The Bahamas Assists Victims of Hurricane Katrina (January 4, 2006)
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Crew Aboard the M/V Our Jay (January 27, 2006)
Bonefish Folley Receives A Special Gift From the Rood Family (May 5, 2005)
Legendary Bahamian Entertainer Participates in U.S. Embassy Reading Initiative (January 25, 2006)
Remarks To The Press Upon Departure From Haiti (December 20, 2005)
Valiant Crew Take on RBDF Marines in Sporting Events (November 8, 2005)
Bahamian Police Officers Complete Sex Crimes Training (September 27, 2005)
One Year Delay in Proposed Passport Deadline (September 6, 2005)
Making Donations for Hurricane Katrina Relief (September 6, 2005)
Embassy Welcomes New Deputy Chief of Mission (September 2, 2005)
Information on Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts (September 2, 2005)
Law Enforcement Officers Gain Leadership Skills (July 1, 2005)
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter and Crew Receive Thanks (July 1, 2005)
Ambassador Rood Visits Andros (May 24, 2005)
Volunteer Reading Program Gets Big Visit (April 28, 2005)
U.S. Ambassador Rood Visits Eleuthera (March 14, 2005)
Ambassador Rood Visits Primary Schools on Abaco (March 1, 2005)
USCG Cutter Valiant Crew Assist Local Charity (February 11, 2005)
U.S. Ambassador Rood Leads Embassy Blood Drive (January 27, 2005)
Ambassador Rood Honors the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 17, 2005)

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